GRAND EXHIBITION 



FOR THE IMPKOVEMEXT OP 



liORSES, 




§0stfltt llgricitltural |^ss0ciati0lt, 

TO BE HELD IN THE 

CITY OF 3^ OS TON, 
OCTOHER 21st, 22«d, 2?ua, 24tu, AND 25th, 1856, 

ON THE GROUNDS OCCUPIED LAST YEAR BY THE 

UNITED STATES AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



S8,000 

OFFERED IN PREMIUMS 



BOSTON: 
1856. 

J. n. EASTBURN'S PRESS. 



GRAND EXHIBITION 



FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OP 







TO BE HELD IN THE 

CITY OF BOSTON, 
OCTOBER 21st, 22i.d, 23.ci, 24tu, AND 25th, 1856, 

ON THE GROUNDS OCCUPIED LAST YEAR BY THE 

UNITED STATES AGRICULTUIIAL SOCIETY. 



;8,ooo 



OFFERED IN PREMIUMS. 



BOSTON: 
1856. 

J. H. EASTBURN'S PRESS. 



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0st0it ^griniltural ^ssonation, 



OFFICE, 109 STATE STREET, UP STAIRS. 



A GRAXD EXHIBITION OF HORSES,— open to com- 
petition to all the States of the Union, and to the British Pro- 
vinces, will be held by the Boston Agricultural Association, 
in the City of BOSTON, "on Tuesday, "Wednesday, Thursday, 
Friday and Saturday, October 21st, 22d, 23d, 24th and 25th, 
1856. 

The Premium List, vvith the Hules of the Exhibition, and all 
required information, will be furnished, by addressing the Secre- 
tary, at his office, No. 109 State Street, Boston. 

In examining the Schedule of Premiums, it will be observed 
that the gross sum is very much larger than has ever before been 
given for a similar pui-pose in this country ; and as, in addition 
to this, theA.ssociation will be obhged to expend a large amoiint 
in preparing and decorating the grounds and buildings, as well as 
in providing for the Stock to be exhibited, it is earnestly hoped 
that all breeders and owners of fine Horses throughout the coun- 
try, will feel it to be a duty, as it certainly is for then interest, 
to contribute to the Exhibition. 

Undoubtedly nothing has contributed so much to improve the 
diiferent breeds of the Horse, and increase his value, as exliibi- 
tions of this character, — by collecting together, as they do, the 
admirers and prnxhasers of that noble animal, and drawing their 



attention to the different specimens exhibited, a largely-increased 
value is given to the successful competitors for Premiums, far 
exceeding the amount of said Premiums, however liberal the 
latter may be. 

The Exhibition will also furnish a most favorable opportunity 
for parties having Stock, which they may wish to dispose of, to 
do so, at satisfactory rates. 

A large force of Marshals and Police mil be on the grounds 
to preserve order. 

MARSHALL P. WILDER, President. 

E. S. WiNSLOw, Secretary. , 

Hales W. Suter, Treasurer. 



EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. 



Thomas Parsons, 
Aaron D. Weld, 
Joseph C. Bailey. 
Stephen R. Pearl, 



Joseph H. Billings, 
George Bacon, 
Joseph B. Glover, 
Moses B. Wildes. 



GRAND EXHIBITION 

OF THE 

AT BOSTON, 
October 21st, 22d, 23d, 24tli, and 25th, 1856. 

QENERAL AKB AN GE MEN T S. 

The Show Grounds are located on Harrison Avenue, (wliicli 
runs parallel to Washington Street,) about one mile from the 
head of State Street. Omnibuses, furnished with flags for the 
occasion, ^vill convey passengers, at a chai'ge of six cents. 

The gates will be opened for the admission of the public, on 
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thm-sday, Friday, and Saturday, the 21st, 
22d, 23d, 24th, and 25th, from 8 A. M. until sundown, of 
each day. 

The Marshals and the Superintendents of the various classes 
will meet at the President's Marquee, at 8 o'clock A. M., on 
Tuesday, 21st, to perfect arrangements for the day. 

SUPERINTENDENTS. 

The Superintendents are required to take particular charge of 
all animals in their respective depaitments, and see that they 
are arranged for easy approach and examination. 

A Superintendent will accompany each set of Judges, and 
point out the different animals to be exhibited. 

THE JUDGES. 

The Judges ai"e requested to report themselves at the busi- 
ness office of the Secretary, on the northwest corner of the 
grounds, (corner of Harrison Avenue and Brookline Street,) 
where cai'ds of admission, &c., &c., will be furnished them. 

Vacancies will be filled by the Executive Committee, at 1 
o'clock, at the Committee Rooms, on Tuesday, when the books 
of entries will be delivei'ed. 



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The Judges, Marshals, Superintendents, and invited guests, 
will dine with the officers of the Society, daily, at 1 o'clock, at 
the Committee Room building, on the northeast corner of the 
grounds. 

The Judges will, at their discretion, appoint a time for the 
examination of animals in their stalls, of which due notice will 
be given, through the Superintendents, to exhibitors ; the exhi- 
bition, in the ring or on the track, will take place punctually at 
the houi's hereinafter specified. 

The Judges will report not only the animals entitled to pre- 
miums, but also those next in merit, in each class, to meet the 
contingency of any objection wlrich may arise to the awards, 
and also that they may receive suitable commendation. Any 
animal which, in the opinion of the Judges, deserves a sj^ecial 
commendation, will be so reported to the Executive Committee. 

Discretionary premiums may be awarded with the previous 
permission of the Executive Committee, expressed tlrrough the 
Secretary. 

If not satisfied as to the regularity of the entries in their 
respective classes, they will apply to the Secretary for informa- 
tion ; and should there still be any doubt after examination, or 
if any animal is of such a character as not to be entitled to 
exhibition in competition, they will report the facts to the 
Secretary, for the consideration of the Executive Committee, 
that such course may be adopted as the case may require. 

No person who is an exhibitor can act as a Judge on the class 
in wliich he exhibits ; and, during the examinations of the 
Judges, if any person interferes mth them, by letter or other- 
wise, he will be excluded from the competition. But exhibitors, 
w^hen requested, are expected to make verbal or WTitten state- 
ments concerning their stock. 

As one great object of the Society is to collect valuable infor- 
mation upon the subject-matter of the exhibition, the several 
committees are requested to gather all the information possible 
from exhibitors in then- classes, and to make tlieh reports as 
full as time and circumstances vnll permit. 

When an animal is not deemed worthy of a premium, the 
Judges will, at their discretion, withhold it. An animal entered 



for exhibition iu one class cannot compete for premium in any 
other ; nor can any horse compete for more than one premium 
for speed. 

The reports of the Judges, (except on the trial of trotting 
horses, on Friday and Saturday,) must be handed to the Secre- 
tary on or before Friday morning, at 10 o'clock. 

Notice of intention to enter stock for the exhibition should 
be sent to the Secretary on or before October 17th, that proper 
arrangements may be made for their accommodation. Letters 
may be addi^essed to the Secretary at Boston. 

The awards will be announced from the Judges' stand on 
Saturday, at 12 M. ; and Judges are requested not to declare 
then* decisions previously, except on the trials of speed. 

EXHIBITORS. 

Entries of stock may be made at the office of the Secretary, 
on the grounds, until 9 o'clock, A. M., on Tuesday, when the 
books will be closed. 

The exhibition of stock in the ring and on the track will take 
place precisely at the time specified in the Programme ; and 
animals not prepared at the proper tune and place may, at the 
discretion of the Judges, be ruled out of competition. 

Stock will be marked with cards fm-nished by the Secretary, 
designatmg the class and number of entry ; and, dui'ing the 
exhibition, stock must be placed entirely under the management 
of the officers of the Society. 

Authentic pedigrees of Blood Stock will be required in 
writing. 

Arrangements will be made for the trial of draught horses, 
by testing their strength, docility, &c., at a load. 

A half-mile track, (measuring three feet from the inside 
rail,) for the trial of speed, has been prepai-ecl, and commodious 
seats for spectators are furnished at a small charge. 

No horse will be allowed a premium unless he be sound. 

For any exhibitors who may wish to dispose of their stock, 
the services of an auctioneer have been secured, and the use of 
the grounds given for Saturday, at 2 o'clock, P. M., and the 
Secretary will give notice of such sale if entry is made with him 
to that effect. 



The Executive Committee will take every possible precau- 
tion for the safe keeping of stock on exhibition, after its arrival 
and arrangement upon the grounds, but will not be responsible 
for any damage that may occur. They desire exhibitors to give 
personal attention to then" animals, and, at the close of the Fair, 
to attend to their removal. 

For the convenience of exhibitors stalls and covering will be 
provided for the stock; and forage, consisting of hay and 
straw (for htter,) mth water, will be supphed without charge; 
so that animals, on their arrival, may be driven to the Show 
Grounds, and need not be removed till the Exhibition is closed. 
Grain will also be upon the Ground, and furnished to those who 
desire it at the market price. 

EAILEOAD ARRANGEMENT. 

Favorable aiTangements ai-e expected to be effected "wdth the 
various raiboads, for the transportation of stock intended for ex- 
hibition. Further information on this subject will be fiuiiished, 
upon application, at a later day. 

PRICES OF ADMISSION. 

The charges for admission to the grounds, will be as follows : 

Single admission to the grounds, 25 cts. 

Admittance to the stand an extra charge of . . . 25 " 
No Season Tickets will be issued, 

^^ Visitors cannot be admitted to the grounds in carriages or 
other vehicles. 

ENTRANCE FEES. 

The Entrance Fees (except for trotting, road and family Horses) 
will be : 

For competition for Premiums over $100 . . . . $5.00 
do do do under $100, . . . 3.00 

Road and Family Horses, 5.00 

Trotting Horses, 10 per cent, on the highest premium competed for. 

PREMIUMS. 

Premiums will be paid in silver plate or money, at the option 
of successful competitors. 

Premiums will not be paid on animals removed fi-om the ex- 
hibition, unless such removal has the sjDecial approval of the 



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Executive Committee ; and premiums not claimed within thirty 
days after the award, will be considered as forfeited. 

The Treasurer will pay premiums at the business office, on the 
ground, diu'ing the last day, and at the office of the Society, No. 
109 State street, dimng the week following ; or will forwai'd 
any premium not so paid, in such manner as the person entitled 
to the same may direct. 

One Thousand Dollars have been set apart by the Execu- 
tive Committee, to be awarded in Discretionary Premiums, should 
objects of special interest, not provided for in any of tbe classes, 
be presented. 

GUESTS. 

The invited guests of the Society will please report them- 
selves, on their arrival, at the President's Marquee, where the 
Committee of Reception will be in session, and will extend to 
them every attention. 

For the greater convenience of editors and reporters for the 
press, a tent has been specially set apart for their use, and every 
facility mil be afforded them to obtain and transmit information. 
A Committee of Reception, fi-om the Boston press, will receive 
their brethren from abroad, on the field, and further the pur- 
poses of their coming. They are requested to announce them- 
selves on arrival, and to present their names or credentials at 
the Secretaiy's office, at the northwest corner of the grounds, 
on the corner of Harrison Avenue and Brookline Street, when 
they will be furnished with cards of admission, etc., etc. 

REFRESHMENTS. 

Refreshments for visitors will be fui'nished, at a moderate 
chai-ge, at the southern extremity of the field. 

A Saloon for Ladies is arranged, with a withdrawing room 
for their- accommodation, with female attendants. Ices, Oysters, 
Coffee, etc., etc., will be supplied by a promineiU confectioner. 

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PROGRAMME. 



TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21st.— FIRST DAY. 

At 9 o'clock, A. M. Grand Cavalcade of all the Stock on 
Exliibition. 

At 10 o'clock, A. M. Exhibition of Thorough-bred Stallions 
and JNIares, on the Track. 

At 1 1 o'clock, a. M. Exhibition of Breeding Mares, FiUies, 
&c., on the Track. 

At 12 o'clock, M. Exliibition of Ponies and Mules, on the 
Track. 

At 1 o'clock, p. M. Trial of Speed, No. 1, open to all 
trotting Stallions, Geldings and Mares, not over five years old, 
that have never trotted for money. Mile heats, best two in 
three to harness, three to start. 

1st Premium, - - - - $125 

2d do. - - - - - 50 

3d do. - - - - - 25 

At 3 o'clock, P. M. Grand Trial of Speed, No. 2, open to 
all trotting Geldings and Mares. Mile heats, best tlu-ee in five 
to harness, thi'ee to start. 

1st Premium, - - - - .$150 

2d do. ----- 75 

3d do. - - - - - 50 



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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22d.— SECOND DAY. 

At 9 o'clock, A. M. Examination and Trial of Draught 
Horses, on the easterly side of the field. 

Also. Exhibition of Stallions entered under Class II. in or- 
der of ages, under direction of Committee of Judges. 

At 11 o'clock, a. M. Exhibition of Family Horses, (Class 
VI.) on the Track, under direction of Committee of Ju.dges. 

At 12 o'clock, M. Trial of Sjaeed, No. 3, open to all trot- 
ting Stallions, Geldings and Mares, not over four- years old, that 
have never trotted for money. Mile heats, best two in three to 
hai-ness, thi'ee to start. 

1st Premium, - - - - $100 

2d do. - - - - - 50 

- 3d do. - - - - - . 25 

At 21 o'clock, P. M. Grand Trial of Speed, No. 4, for trot- 
ting Stallions. INIile heats, best three in five to harness, and not 
over three to start, two of which must be " Ethan Allen " and 
"Hii-am Drew." 

1st Premiimi, ... - 1 1,000 

2d do. - - ' ' - 100 

Between the Heats of Trial No. 4, " Pocahontas," the fastest 
Pacing Mare in the world, will be driven around the Track, at 
speed. The Thorough-breds will also be exhibited in front of 
the Judges' Stand. 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23d.— THIRD DAY. 

At 9 o'clock, A. M. Grand Cavalcade of all the Horses on 
Exhibition. 

At 10 o'clock, A. M. Matched and Fancy-matched HorseSj 
and Tandem Teams, mil be exhibited on the Track, under di- 
rection of the Judges. 

Also, at same hour, Exhibition of Saddle Horses, on the 
Track. 



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At 11 o'clock, a. M. Eoad Horses, over four years old, 
(Class VII.) will be exhibited on the Track, under direction of 
the Judges. 

At 1 o'clock, p. M. Trial of Speed, No. 5, open to all trot- 
ting StalHons, Geldings and FilHes, not over three years old, 
that have never trotted for money. INIile heats, best two in three 
to harness, three to start. 

1st Premium, ----- ^75 
2d do. - - - - - 50 

At 3 o'clock, P. M. Grand Trial of Speed, No. 6, open to 
aU trotting Geldings and Mares, Mile heats, best three in five 
to harness. Three to start, two of which must be " Flora Tem- 
ple " and " Lancet" (formerly caUed "Know-Nothing.")" 

1st Premium, . - - - $1,000 

2d do. - - - - - 200 

3d do. - - - - - 100 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24th.— FOURTH DAY. 

At 9 o'clock, A. M. Grand Cavalcade of all the Stock on 
Exhibition. 

At 11 o'clock, a. M. Trial of Speed, No. 7, open to all 
trotting Horses that have never trotted for money. Mile heats, 
best two in three to harness, three to start. 

1st Premium, - - - - $150 

2d do. - - - - - 75 

At 1 o'cLOCic, P. M. Trial of Speed, No. 8, open to all 
Pacers, except "^ Pocahontas." Mile heats, best two in thi-ee to 
harness, three to start. 

1st Premitmi, - - - - $150 

2d do. - - - " - 75 

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At 3 o'clock, P. M. Grand Trial of Speed, No. 9, for trot- 
ting Stallions. Mile heats, best three in five to wagons, and 
not over tlii-ee to start, tAvo of Avhich must be " Hiram Drew " 
and "Ethan Allen." 

1st Premium, . . - . $1,000 

2d do. ----- 100 

Between the Heats of Trial No. 9, a Trial of Speed, No. 10, 
open to all Stallions and FilHes not over two years old. Half- 
mile heats, best two in three to harness, two to start. 

1st Premium, . . - - |50 

2d do. - - - - - 25 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th.— LAST DAY. 

At 9 o'clock, A. M. Grand Cavalcade of all the Stock on 
Exhibition. 

At 101 o'clock, A. M. Matched and Fancy-matched Horses 
and Tandem Teams will drive around the Track. 

At 12 o'clock, M. Premiums will be announced fi-om the 
Judges' Stand. 

At li o'clock, p. M. Trial of Speed, No. 11, open to all 
Stallions except "Ethan Allen" and "Hiram Drew." Mile 
heats, best three in five to harness, three to start. 

1st Premium, - - - - $150 

2d do. - - - - - '3'5 

After which, a Grand Trial of Speed, No. 12, to saddle, free 
to all Horses. Two-mile heats, best two in three, three to start. 

1st Premium, - . - - $200 

2d do. - - - - - 100 



SCHEDULE OF PEEMIUMS. 



Premiums will be paid in silver plate or money, at the option 
of successful competitors. 



CLASS I. 

THOROXJGH-BRED STALLIONS AND MARES. 

No. 1. Stallions, four years old and upwards, 1st Premium, ^150 

" 2d " 75 

" " " 3d " 25 

No. 2. Mares, " « 1st " 100 

" " « 2d " 50 

Colts and Pillies, less than four years old, will be provided for 

by discretionary premiums. 

CLASS II. 

STALLIONS, OF ALL WORK. 
No. 1. Foiu' years old and upwards, 1st Premium, ^75 







(e le a 


2d 


50 






a (( « 


3d 


25 


No. 





Tlii'ee yeai's old and under four. 


1st 


50 






(( te (e 


2d 


30 






ic a (( 


3d 


20 


No. 


3. 


Two years old and under three 


1st 


30 






a ee a 


2d 


20 






i( a a 


3d 


10 


No. 


4. 


One year old and under two. 


1st 


20 






a a 


2d 


15 






<>, e 


3d 


10 



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CLASS III. 

BREEDING MARES AND FILLIES. 

No. 1. Mares, fom- years old aud upwards, 1st Premium, $100 

(( a a a OJ a 75 

" " « « 3d " 30 

No. 2. Fillies, three years old aud under four, 1st " T5 

« <f u <f 2(j « 30 

« " « " 3d " 10 

No. 3. Fillies, two yeai-s old and under three, 1st " 30 

ii « " " 2d " 15 

No. 4. Fillies, one year old and under two, 1st " 20 

id li a a Q{J a 10 

CLASS IV. 

MATCHED AND FANCY-MATCHED HORSES. 

No. 1. Matched Horses, - - 1st Premium, $100 



No. 2. Fancy-matched Horses, 



2d 

3d 

4th 

1st 

2d 



50 
30 
15 
50 
25 



CLASS V. 

TANDEM TEAMS. 

CLASS VI 

FAMILY HORSES. 



1st Premium, $50 
2d " 25 



1st Premium, $75 

2d " 50 

3d " 30 

4th " 20 

5th " 10 



In awarding the Premiums in this Class, the general good 
quahties of the Horses are to be taken into consideration, rather 
than theh qualities for speed. 



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CLASSVII. 

EOAD HORSES, OVER FOUR YEARS OLD. 

Exhibitors to diive for speed, under direction of Committee 
of Judges. 

In making the awards in this Class, the general good quali- 
ties, as well as the speed of the animals, are to be taken into 
consideration. 

1st Premium, $100 
2d " 50 

3d " 25 

4th " 15 

Colts and FiUies, less than four years of age, will be provided 
for by discretionary premiums. 

CLASS VIII. 

DRAUGHT HORSES. 

No. 1. Matched Draught Horses, driven abreast or tandem, 

1st Premium, $75 
2d " 50 



No. 2. Single Draught Horses, 



3d 

1st 
2d 
3d 



30 
20 
10 



CLASS IX. 

SADDLE HORSES. 

CLASS X. 

PONIES. 
No. 1. Matched Ponies, 

No. 2. Sinsrle Ponies, 



1st Premium, 
2d 



$50 
25 



1st Premium, 


$25 


2d 


15 


1st 


15 


2d 


10 



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CLASS XI. 

MULES. 
No. 1. Matched Mules, - - Premium, $20 

No. 2. 



Single Mules, - - "10 



CLASS XII. 

HORSES EOR SPEED. 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER aiST. 

No. 1. I P. M. Trial of Speed, open to all trotting Stal- 
lions, Geldings, and Mares, not over five years old, and that 
have never trotted for money. Mile heats, best two in thi-ee to 
harness, thi-ee to start. 

1st Premium, - " " ■ ^^^^ 

^cl " - - ■ - 11 

3d " - - - - ^^ 

No. 2. 3 P. M. Grand Trial of Speed, open to all trotting 
Geldings and Mai-es. Mile heats, best three in five to harness, 

three to start. 

1 . T3 • - - - $150 

1st Premium, - ^^ 

75 

"^ . 50 

3d " - - - 

WEDSVESDAY, OCTOBER 33I>. 

No 3 12 M. Trial of Speed, open to aU trotting Stal- 
lions, Gelchngs, and Mai-es, not over foui' years old, that have 
never trotted for money. Mile heats, best two in three to har- 
ness, three to start. 

1st Premium, - ^r^ 

^d " - ■ ■ " II ■ 

3d " .... 25 

No 4 2^ P. M. Grand Trial of Speed for trotting Stal- 
hons. Mile heats, best three in five to harness, and not over 
three to start, two of which must be "Ethan AUen and 
" Hiram Drew." 

1st Premium, - - 1 00 

2d « ■ - 

3 



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Between the heats of Trial No. 4, " Pocahontas," the fastest 
Pacing Mare in the workl, will be diiven around the track at 
speed. The Thorough-breds will also be exliibited in front of 
the Judges' stand. 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 33I>. 

No. 5. 1 P. M. Trial of Speed, open to all trotting Stal- 
lions, Geldings, and FiUies, not over three years old, that have 
never trotted for money. Mile heats, best two in three to har- 
ness, thi'ee to start. 

1st Premium, - - - - $75 

2d " . _ . . 50 

No. 6. 3 P. M. Grand Trial of Speed for trotting Geldings 
and Mares. Mile heats, best three in five to harness, three to 
start, two of which must be " Flora Temple " and " Lancet," 
(formerly called " Know-Nothing.") 

1st Premium, . . _ _ 1 1,000 

2d " - - - - 200 

3d " - - . - 100 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 34rTH. 

No. 7. 11 A. M. Trial of Speed, open to all trotting 
Horses that have never trotted for money. Mile heats, best 
two in three to harness, tlu'ee to stait. 

1st Premium, . _ . _ $150 

2d " - - - - 75 

No. 8. IP. M. Trial of speed, open to all Pacers, except 
" Pocahontas." Mile heats, best two m three to harness, three 
to start. 

1st Premium, . _ . . |150 

2d " .... 75 

No. 9. 3 P. M. Grand Trial of Speed for trotting Stal- 
hons. Mile heats, best three in five to wagons, and not over 
three to stai-t, two of which must be " Hiram Drew " and 
"Ethan Allen." 

1st Premium, . . , - $1,000 

2d " - - - 100 



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No. 10. Between the heats of Trial No. 9, a Trial of Speed, 
open to all Stallions and FiUies not over two years old. Half- 
mile heats, best two in thi'ee to harness, two to start. 

1st Premium, _ _ _ _ ^50 

2d '' - . . _ 25 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 35TH. 

No. 11. 1| P. M. Trial of Speed, open to all StalHons, 
except " Ethan Allen " and " Hii-am Drew." Mile heats, best 
three in five to harness, three to start. 

1st Premium, .... ^150 

2d " .... 75 

No. 12. 3 P. M. Grand Trial of Speed to saddle, free to 
all Horses. Two-mile heats, best two in three, three to start. 
1st Premium, .... ^200 

2d " .... 100 



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